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    What is wrong with people???

    in Everything about dogs

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    I too agree it was a horrible thing to do. but, if they are investigating it, did they question the owners on their relationship (or lack thereof) with this neighbor? I am leaning towards thinking the owners may know who did it. possibly a dispute over noise, or mess, or whatever....

    horrible people......and quite possibly nuts. this guy/girl needs to be rounded up before something else bad happens.

    :o :o

    arrgghhh....opinions please...

    in Everything about dogs

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    have no fear K, I did let them have it. she insisted she was only talking about the dogs from "her" rescue, and that I was taking it all too personally, etc.....maybe I was. which is fine. I getvery personal about my dogs.

    and AAP is right. they spend a lot of time knocking newbies, and anyone they dont agree with, over the edge. One time we got into a knock down drag out because some of them believe a dog should never be outside unless their human is in attendance. ever. not for 5 minutes....even with a fully fenced yard, because "something bad might happen"....

    I threw a wrench into the party by saying "so, the dogs are inside unless you're with them. and are you willing to stay out for 2-3 hours every day with them, in your fenced yard? or do they do their biz and get shuffled right back in?"

    all hell broke loose

    :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    arrgghhh....opinions please...

    in Everything about dogs

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    where to start...I have this ongoing argument on another forum about how dogs should be treated, in the home.

    one of them is a rescuer, says dogs should not be adopted out to people who work full time, and are gone 8-10 hours a day. most people work, is this helping rescue any? or the dogs needing homes?

    MY TAKE: I have two dogs and two cats. yes, I am gone 10 hours a day Mon-Fri. When I am here, I have a large enclosed yard they can play in.
    I walk them and take them to the river to run. they go out for an hour every morning, and 2-3 every evening, and then additional walks and playtime on the weekends. most of their play during the week is in a huge fenced in yard. they play with each other, and with me.

    these people think this is inadequate. that someone should be here at least 2 hours during the day to let them out to "go"...they say 10 hours is too long between potty breaks. sorry, I can hold it 10 hours easily.

    mine dont have accidents, are content with each other while I'm gone, and explode with joy when I come home and can playwith them.

    so am I a bad owner? they have both had their outside play time and are sleeping on my bed right now...

    what do YOU think?

    sense of humor?

    in Everything about dogs

    Posted

    found this such an interesting topic I had to pass it on...my response as well. what do you think?

    Do dogs have a sence of humour? I know scientists say we cannot attribute human emotion to animals, but I swear, Aeron will play with me biting and getting the zoomies. When she gets a really satisfying nip in that makes me scream and she feels my flesh squealching between her teeth, she laughs!
    What do you guys think. Dog owners know better then stuffy old scientists anyway!

    me:

    "Now for something completely different..."
    anyone remember that line? Its from "Monty Pythons Flying Circus"...a british comedy that many US citizens didnt understand because it was based on British Culture. yet all who watched this show knew that the next spot would be outrageous and ridiculous...

    so why do some people find slapstick funny, and others cant stand it? Why does "The Blue Collar Comedy Tour" crack some people up, and offend others?

    my theory:

    humor is not born, it is learned. it starts with a baby that smiles at you cuz you did something goofy. a silly face, a tickle. it is an exchange of good vibes between both parties. as you grow, you learn to recognize things that you consider funny because it caused a good vibe at some point. laughter releases endorphins, which makes you feel physically good. familiarity with what you are laughing at is learned, not inherited.

    enter dogs. they do something silly, you laugh at it. dogs are keyed into our emotions, good and bad. good emotions feel good to the dog, pack animals want to please to keep the pack stable and comfortable. so dog does silly, human laughs and gives an extra pat or praise. dog has just learned that THIS action will please his master, and he will repeat it to continue doing so. Master learns that THIS action cracked him up, and so will continue to encourage it. its a give and take, which I believe all humor is. Comedians do it because they love the laughter, the attention, and the glow from their audiences.

    so do animals have a sense of humor? yes. same as we have. its the give and take of laughter, endorphins and good vibes. what makes you feel good you will continue to pursue...

    I called 911, the refused to come in because of the dogs!

    in Everything about dogs

    Posted

    actually, you are right that they were wrong to refuse to come in, when they were told the dogs were locked up, but, they can and will shoot a dog acting aggressive towards them when they try to come in. I've been told that when the paramedics have come here. still, they at least should have made the attempt, especially after being told to cometo the side.

    I would definitely report them. and tell the media.

    The Kiss

    in Everything about dogs

    Posted

    and he still saved her. no, he didnt carry her out, but when they broke into the house to check for survivors, she was able to escape. she would have died, and all the puppies would have died, otherwise. she also chose to come up to him, after he had removed his mask, and did lick him. he was sitting down, tired and breathless, and she approached him.
    and licked him.

    8)

    Waiting For A Rescue

    in Dogs in need

    Posted

    all weather patterns interact with each other. hurricanes spawn tornado's heavy rain and floods. causing mudslides. and forest fires in places of heavy drought. the pattern keeps moving north and causes upheaval even away from the hurricane strike. according to the Farmers Almanac, these kinds of weather conditions are cyclical. they happen in hundred-to-hundred and ten year cycles.

    same with el ninia..the warm water pattern that happens every ten years or so. it causes above average temps, and sometimes crop failure in some places and drought in others.

    I think my dogs have kennel cough.

    in Veterinary information

    Posted

    Leah, take them in anyway. if its KC, no worries, but what if it isnt? the dog flu going around has been misdiagnosed as KC by many a vet already, according to the news.....and it requires quick action to take care of it. you need to request the vet to do whatever they have to do to check for the dog flu...blood test maybe....

    Two males in the pack

    in Everything about dogs

    Posted

    step back and watch..with males, usually, the pack order is determined between themselves. the first few weeks are rough, til the rules have been laid down. you just need to be there to make sure havoc doesnt break out, but mostly, they will resolve it themselves. FEMALES??? My two STILL havent come to terms. its different for females. one may be top dog one day, and lose it the next...with NO intervention from me...

    :lol: :lol:

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